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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.24, 815.27 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.24, 815.27 and 312.26 is: 468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.24 : 815.27 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.24/815.27 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.24x = 815.27 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.24x = 254,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,570.57/543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.62

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